Question 1

What is the literal English translation of the film's original Thai title?

Accepted Answer

The original Thai title translates literally to 'Strange Animal,' with 'Sud' meaning 'Animal' and 'Pralad' meaning 'Strange.'

Question 2

Which prestigious film festival selected Tropical Malady as the best film of 2004?

Accepted Answer

The French film journal 'Cahiers du cinéma' chose Tropical Malady as the best film of 2004.

Question 3

What ironic situation occurred when the director sought to attend the Cannes Film Festival?

Accepted Answer

When the director asked to join the Thai delegation to Cannes, officials denied him support, claiming there were no more plane tickets, despite the film being selected to compete.

Question 4

What two distinct parts structure the film's narrative?

Accepted Answer

The film is divided into two parts: the first half charts a modest attraction between two men in the sunny countryside, and the second half charts confusion and terror from an unknown menace in the jungle shadows.

Question 5

Which actor plays the character Keng in Tropical Malady?

Accepted Answer

Banlop Lomnoi plays the character Keng in the film.

Question 6

What inspired the creation of Tropical Malady?

Accepted Answer

The film was inspired by adventure tales from Thai author Noi Intanon and by director Jacques Tourneur, known for I Walked With a Zombie and Cat People.

Question 7

What is the literal translation of the film's original Thai title?

Accepted Answer

The original Thai title translates word-for-word to 'Strange Animal,' with 'Sud' meaning Animal and 'Pralad' meaning Strange.

Question 8

Which major film festival selected Tropical Malady for competition in 2004?

Accepted Answer

Tropical Malady was chosen to compete at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004, though the director was denied official support from the Thai government delegation.

Question 9

How is the story of Tropical Malady structured?

Accepted Answer

The film is divided into two parts: the first half charts a modest attraction between two men in the countryside, and the second half charts confusion and terror from an unknown menace in the jungle.

Question 10

Who played the character Keng in Tropical Malady?

Accepted Answer

Banlop Lomnoi played the character Keng in the film.

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